Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour

Sat Feb 07 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Howard Theatre | Washington

Off the Mall Tours
Publisher/HostOff the Mall Tours
Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour
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Did you know that DC was where the movement known as the "Harlem Renaissance" got its start? Learn more on this fascinating walking tour!
About this Event

Off the Mall Tours takes you on a winding journey through an era in which the U Street neighborhood of Washington, DC was giving rise to a vibrant jazz scene and establishing the roots of a new movement in black intellectualism. Also known as "Black Broadway", the U Street corridor was a neighborhood where black businesses thrived, Langston Hughes and Jean Toomer were upcoming writers and poets, and Howard University professors were guiding a movement that would highlight black contributions to history.

Tour begins at the historic Howard Theater at 620 T Street NW and ends at the intersection of 15th and S Street NW. The tour also makes a halfway stop at the famous Ben's Chili Bowl for a bathroom break and optional refreshment.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Howard Theatre, 620 T Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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USD 33.85

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